Skin and Beauty by Amber (SABA)

Skin and Beauty by Amber (SABA) is a Largo, Maryland business where brows and eyelash extensions are the main focus. Amber Connley founded the business and runs it. Connley is a licensed esthetician and certified lash technician who has worked in esthetics since 2018.

For brows, the Brow Wax & Tint Combo takes 45 minutes and covers brow mapping, a temporary brow tint and waxing to remove unwanted hair. Microshading is a semi-permanent brow tattoo that places pigment behind the brow hair, and the ombre version takes about two and a half hours. The business says microshading results last one to two years and suit all skin types. The ombre service is not booked for clients who are pregnant or nursing, have certain allergies, uncontrolled blood pressure, epilepsy, a tendency to keloids, certain skin conditions, recent acetone, retinol or Botox use, or moles in the brow area.

For lashes, the Classic Full Set takes about 90 minutes and places one extension on each natural lash. The Hybrid Lash Set takes about 105 minutes and mixes half volume and half classic extensions. Extensions are isolated to each natural lash so the natural lashes can keep growing out. Clients should arrive with no mascara or eyeliner on the lashes, and fill-ins should be booked two to three weeks after the previous appointment.

The suite is described as warm and relaxing, with calming music. The business aims for the same level of care throughout every visit, whatever the service. Hours are Tuesday 9am to 6pm, Wednesday 12pm to 8pm, Thursday and Friday 9am to 6pm, and Saturday 9am to 3pm, with the suite closed on Sunday and Monday.

Booking requires a non-refundable $25 deposit for each service, applied to the total. Cancellations or reschedules must be made within 24 hours of the appointment time or a new deposit is required, and no-call, no-show clients are charged the full service amount. Clients have a 15-minute grace period, and arriving later may lead to rescheduling or cancellation. A loyalty card gives 30% off any service after the fifth visit. After-hours appointments are available for a $25 fee, arranged by text or email. Balances can be paid by Zelle, credit or debit card, or cash.

The business aims for consistent satisfaction at every visit regardless of service, and describes its work as natural-looking enhancements that leave clients feeling confident.

The suite is warm and relaxing, with calming music playing.